Poll: With Chargers extending Casey Hayward, top-5 defense in 2018?

The Chargers and cornerback Casey Hayward came to an agreement on Sunday for an extension for three years and worth $36 million with $20 million guaranteed.

Hayward has been selected for the Pro Bowl in each of his two seasons with the Chargers, who signed him as a free agent from Green Bay in 2016. The six-year pro has played in every game since joining the Chargers, with 11 total interceptions while drawing the toughest assignments among some of the league’s best wide receivers.

Hayward had one year remaining on his contract. He joins several key defensive players with the Chargers who are locked into long-term deals, including defensive ends Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram and safety Jahleel Addae.

Part of Hayward’s presence in the secondary led the Chargers to finish the 2017 season ranked No. 3 in the NFL in points allowed and tied for No. 6 in the NFL with 18 interceptions.

The question now is, will the extension of the Hayward make Los Angeles a top-5 defense in 2018?